Severe Other

Warning of considerable avalanche danger in the region Vest-Telemark 19.04.2026

Vest-Telemark Source: NVE (Norway — floods/avalanches/landslides)

Details

On Sunday, significant avalanche danger is expected in the Vest-Telemark region. Avalanche problems are wet snow (loose snow avalanches) and persistent weak layer (slab avalanches).

Recommendations

Travel in avalanche terrain requires solid knowledge, experience in route selection and ability to identify avalanche problems. In general, it is recommended to avoid avalanche terrain. Avalanches can hit some avalanche-prone roads and rarely buildings. This is just a short summary. Go to the website Varsom.no, from NVE, to read the full avalanche forecast.